NTSB investigations, FL
515 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 12 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 38 |
| 1984 | 31 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 22 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 26 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 26 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 24 |
Where
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'FL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 250)
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB MIA08LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPorter Glen Aventura II · Rockledge, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during climbout, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the inadequate manufacture of the shoulder harness restraint cables.NTSB MIA08FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Fort Myers, FLThe reason for this occurrence was not determined.NTSB NYC08CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Venice, FLThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC08CA036Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Ocala, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during landing.NTSB NYC08LA029Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Hollywood, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were an inoperative stall warning system and an erroneous airspeed indicator.NTSB NYC08LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Pensacola, FLThe fatigue fracture of the tail wheel spring during takeoff.NTSB MIA07CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAnthony J. Bencivenga Aventura II · Okeechobee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in the pilot being inadvertently ejected and the airplane's impact with the water during an uncontrolled descent.NTSB MIA07LA136Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportApollo North America Tundra · Zephyrhills, FLImproper in-flight maneuvering that resulted in the weight-shift-aircraft's design limits being exceeded, wing failure, and a loss of control.NTSB NYC07FA196Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportLiberty Aerospace XL2 · Ormond Beach, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted go-around.NTSB MIA07LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's improper rotation and climb during the takeoff which resulted in a stall/mush, a descent, and an impact with the ground.NTSB LAX07CA256Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Keystone Height, FLthe student pilot's excessive retraction of flaps and failure to attain an adequate airspeed during a go-around that led to a stall/mush.NTSB MIA07CA128Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEngineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Valkaria, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the runway.NTSB NYC07FA176Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150B · Campbellton, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC07LA147Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Sanford, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his excessive pitch attitude while maneuvering.NTSB ATL07CA090Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRosenbaum Super Petrel · Palm Harbor, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during approach to land on a lake resulting in an inflight collision with water. A factor was the pilot's lack of qualification and total experience in the accident airplane make and model.NTSB NYC07CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Plant City, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors in the accident were variable wind conditions, and soft/uneven terrain.NTSB LAX07CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 76 · Pahokee, FLthe flying pilot's inadequate compensation for the known gusty crosswind conditions, and failure to maintain proper alignment with the landing runway.NTSB NYC07CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Hollywood, FLThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with a sign.NTSB NYC07CA099Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMonocoupe 90A · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's improper flare and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent loss of control. A factor was the sun glare.NTSB MIA07CA078Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobert J. Goodyear Hummel Bird · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around.NTSB MIA07CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Orlando, FLThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions while landing. Factors associated with the accident are a crosswind and wind gusts.NTSB CHI07CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Melbourne, FLThe flight instructor's inadequate remedial action following a loss of control in flight. A factor to the accident is that the dual student did not maintain directional control of the helicopter while manuevering, which subsequently caused the instructor to…NTSB MIA07LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Venice, FLThe failure of the student pilot to maintain airspeed during a go-around.NTSB MIA07CA051Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVan's RV7A · Green Cove, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the final approach to land, resulting in an in-flight loss of control, a hard landing, and a nose over. Factors associated with the accident are an inadvertent stall, and the pilot's…NTSB MIA07CA027Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRichard F. Sheldon Aventura II · Palm Beach Gard, FLThe pilot's failure maintain the proper airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a stall.NTSB MIA07CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLiberty Aerospace XL-2 · Melbourne, FLThe pilot's (Dual Student) failure to relinquish control of the airplane when instructed by the certified flight instructor resulting in airspeed not being maintained and an inadvertent stall.NTSB MIA07CA018Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSargent Jonathan Varieze · Punta Gorda, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight, which did not ensure the security of the canopy before flight.NTSB MIA07CA007Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Umatilla, FLThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a go-around, which resulted in a failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall/mush, and an in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB MIA07CA004Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Key Largo, FLThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during hover in a crosswind wind.NTSB MIA07CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportOlree Robert Spezio Sport DAL-1 · Sarasota, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall / mush and impact with objects (a tree and a fence) before ground impact.NTSB NYC06FA230Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Lake City, FLA loss of control during an unintentional takeoff for an undetermined reason.NTSB MIA06LA135Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Ocala, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb.NTSB MIA06LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 7EC · Palmetto, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall.NTSB ANC06CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Palatka, FLThe student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall while maneuvering over the runway, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot, which resulted in a collision with the runway. A factor in the accident was an…NTSB ANC06LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Palatka, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall during the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing, a collapsed nose gear assembly, and a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was an inadvertent stall.NTSB MIA06LA122Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320E · Wimauma, FLPilot's inadequate preflight planning and exceeding the weight and balance limitations of the airplane.NTSB ANC06CA090Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 300C · Titusville, FLThe failure of the certificated flight instructor (CFI) to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the dual student's improper use of the cyclic trim.NTSB MIA06CA119Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Opa-Locka, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB MIA06CA095Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMarland E Davis RV-6A · Live Oak, FLFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing resulting in a nose over.NTSB MIA06FA090Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B-60 · Gainesville, FLThe loss of control for an undetermined reason.NTSB MIA06CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · Destin, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while attempting a go-around at a low altitude which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, an uncontrolled descent and an impact with terrain.NTSB MIA06LA077Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMarvin T Eiland SparrowHawk · Ona, FLThe in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons during a normal descent, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB MIA06FA069Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Melbourne, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid a stall during the final approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to the use of a sedating antihistamine.NTSB MIA06FA050Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · Stuart, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the water. Contributing to the accident were a reported instrument failure, pilot disorientation, and instrument meteorological conditions. A factor in…NTSB MIA06LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Opa-Locka, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed following a reported loss of engine power, resulting in a stall/mush, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were the pilot's intentional operation of the…NTSB MIA06CA031Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Stuart, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB MIA06CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Kissimmee, FLThe pilot's improper flare and remedial action during landing resulting in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain. A related factor was the crosswind.NTSB MIA06FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · La Belle, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and uncontrolled descent to ground impact. A contributing factor was the failure of the wing flap control, which resulted in the flaps…NTSB MIA06LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPilatus PC-6/B2-H2 · Deland, FLThe pilot's incorrect setting of the stabilizer trim and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a stall. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall. A factor contributing to the severity…NTSB MIA05CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Opa Locka, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, during a banner pick up, resulting in a stall/mush and collision with terrain during the uncontrolled descent.